2-560-571-13(1)
FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
STR-DE698
©2005 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ve ntilation of the
apparatus with newspapers , table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Don’t throw away batteries with
general house waste; dispose of
them correctly as chemical waste.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as
handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is dispos ed of corr ectly, you w ill
help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste han dl in g of thi s
product. The recycling of materials will help to
conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office , your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
For customers in the United States
household waste. Instead it shall be
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding sy stem of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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For customers in Canada
E
N
O
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
For customers in the United States,
Canada and Australia
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered
mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner,
Sony Corporation has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency .
About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DE698. Check your model number by looking
at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this
manual, the models of area code U is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For deta ils on the use
of your remote, see pages 45–53.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower portion of the re ar panel (see
the illustration below).
ND BACK
LL
+–+
–
R
CENTER
FRONT B
AKERS
T A
L
+
–
L
UND
Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicate d in t he te xt, f or ex amp le,
“Models of area code AA only”.
AC OUTLET
2-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under lice nse from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Note for the supplied remote
For RM-AAP001
The 12 button on the remote is not available for
receiver operation.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components.......................................5
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ...........7
1b: Connecting components with
multi channel output jacks........10
1c: Connecting components with
only analog audio jacks............12
2: Connecting the antennas...................14
3: Connecting speakers .........................15
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........17
5: Setting up the speakers .....................18
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance............................................22
— TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component.......................23
Listening to multi channel sound .......... 24
— MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio....................24
Storing FM stations automatically........25
— AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Presetting radio stations ........................26
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....27
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Changing the display.............................28
About the indications in the display......29
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ...............31
Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............31
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field..........................33
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ...............................................35
— SURR BACK DECODING
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Assigning the component video input..37
— COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT ASSIGN
Switching the audio input mode for digital
components..................................... 37
— INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields ..................... 38
Adjusting the equalizer......................... 39
Advanced settings... .............................. 4 0
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs........ 42
Using the Sleep Timer.......................... 43
Selecting the speaker system ................ 43
Recording ............................................. 44
Operations Using the Remote
RM-AAP001
Before you use your remote.................. 45
Remote button description.................... 45
Selecting the command mode of the
remote............................................. 50
Programming the remote ...................... 50
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 54
Troubleshooting.................................... 55
Specifications ....................................... 58
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 61
Index..................................................... 62
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Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your components
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver.
Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to
connect each component.
After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page14).
Connectable components
Component to be connected Page
DVD player
With digital audio output
With multi channel audio output
With analog audio output only
TV monitor
With component video input
With S-video or composite video input only 13
Satellite tuner
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
Super Audio CD/CD player
With digital audio output
With multi channel audio output
With analog audio output only
MD/Tape deck
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
Multi channel decoder 10
VCR, camcorder, video game, etc. 13
a)
Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.
b)
Model with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the
component’s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver.
c)
Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.
d)
Model with component video (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) input jacks.
a)
b)
c)
d)
a)
c)
a)
b)
c)
a)
c)
7–8
10–11
7–8
8 or 11
7–8
7–8
9
10
12
9
12
Getting Started
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Required cords
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection
cords (A to H) (not supplied).
A Audio cord
White (L)
Red (R)
B Audio/video cord
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
C Video cord
Yellow
D S-video cord
E Optical digital cord
Notes
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
F Coaxial digital cord
G Monaural audio cord
Black
Tip
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio
cords G.
H Component video cord
Green
Blue
Red
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.
1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks
Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
L
R
AF
Getting Started
IN
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR
L
CENTER
R
SUB
SURROUND
WOOFER
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
Y
B/CB
P
/B–Y
R/CR
P
/R–Y
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
E
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
AM
L
L L
R
R R
OUT ININ IN
AUX MD/TAPE
SA-CD/CD
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO IN
DVD
L
R
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
IN
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1
A
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO IN
Satellite tuner
Note
You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the
receiver.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P
/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component
B/CB
video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
Satellite tuner
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
ANTENNA
AM
L
R
R
OUT ININ IN
AUX MD/TAPE
SA-CD/CD
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
L
AUDIO IN
DVD
CHD
VIDEO
L
R
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
Y
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
OUT
R
VIDEO 1
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
L
AUDIO IN
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
INPUT
VIDEO
CHHCD D
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
R
FRONT
SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
Y
TV monitor
INPUT
S VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
INPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
Y
P
B/CB
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
Y
DVD player
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to S-video signals and this upconverted video signals can
only be output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT jack.
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Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
MD/Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
LINELINE
L
R
Getting Started
EAAE
l
OUT
E
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
l
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
IN OUT
AUX MD/TAPE
FA
l
IN
l
ANTENNA
AM
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
L
L L
L
R
R
OUT ININ IN
SA-CD/CD
OUTPUT
LINE
AUDIO IN
DVD
L
R
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
R
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
L
AUDIO IN
IN
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR
L
CENTER
R
SUB
SURROUND
WOOFER
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
Y
P
B/CB
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
Super Audio CD/
CD player
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Notes
• It is not possible to record analog signals to components connected to the MD/TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 AUDIO
OUT jacks if you make only digital connections. Likewise, you cannot record digital signals if you make only
analog connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make digital
connections.
• The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connect ed to the
SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN or SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect to the analog input jacks
(SA-CD/CD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks
1 Connect the audio jacks.
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect
it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi
channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
For details on the required cords (A
–H), see page 6.
IN
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR
LL L
CENTER
R
SUB
SURROUND
WOOFER
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
Y
P
B/CB
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
L
R R
R
OUT ININ IN
AUX MD/TAPE
SA-CD/CD
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO IN
DVD
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO IN
AA GG
L
R
FRONT
SURROUND
MULTI CH OUT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
DVD player,
Super Audio CD player,
Multi channel decoder, etc.
Tip
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with mu lti channel audio r ecorded in format s other than the Do lby
Digital and DTS.
Note
When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the speakers and sub
woofer using the controls on the connected component.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB/
C
/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to
B
enjoy higher quality video.
TV monitorDVD player
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
INPUT
INPUT
S VIDEO
Y
VIDEO
INPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
Y
Getting Started
HC
Y
P
B/CB
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
L
L L
R R
R
OUT ININ IN
AUX MD/TAPE
SA-CD/CD
HCD D
MONITOR
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO IN
DVD
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO IN
IN
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
L
R
SURROUND
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to S-video signals and this upconverted video signals can
only be output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT jack.
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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks
Hooking up audio components
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
IN
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR
L
CENTER
R
SUB
SURROUND
WOOFER
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
Y
P
B/CB
/B–Y
R/CR
P
/R–Y
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
LL
L L
R R
R
OUT ININ IN
AUX
SA-CD/CD
MD/TAPE
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO IN
DVD
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
R
AUDIO IN
l
IN
l
A
LINE
L
R
A
OUTPUT
CD player,
MD/Tape deck, etc.
OUT
A
OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
L
R
R
Super Audio CD/
CD player
A
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
MD/Tape deck
Note
If you have an individual audio component (except PHONO), connect the LINE OUT jacks on the CD player, tape
deck or MD deck to the AUX IN jacks on the receiver so that you can listen to stereo sources in surround sound.
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Hooking up video components
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input
(page 23). For details on the required cords (A
–H), see page 6.
Getting Started
To the VIDEO 3
IN/PORTABLE
AV IN jacks
(Front panel)
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
AUX MD/TAPE
Camcorder or
video game
Satellite tuner
ANTENNA
AM
L
L
R R
R
OUT ININ IN
SA-CD/CD
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
INPUT
VIDEO
B CD
MONITOR
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO IN
DVD
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
L
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
FRONT
L
OUT
L
BB, E
BDD
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
TV monitor
INPUT
S VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
DVD
IN
OUT
L
CENTER
R
SURROUND
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
OUT
IN
INPUT
S VIDEO
VCR
VIDEO 2INMONITOR
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
SUB
WOOFER
L
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
Y
P
B/CB
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
L
IN
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to S-video signals and this upconverted video signals can
only be output from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT jack.
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2: Connecting the antennas
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
MONITOR
IN
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
R
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
SURROUND
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
Y
B/CB
P
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
L
L L
R R
R
OUT ININ IN
AUX MD/TAPE
SA-CD/CD
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO IN
DVD
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO IN
*
*
The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
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3: Connecting speakers
Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel speaker system.
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a
center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surroun d EX format if you
connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1
channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode” on page 35).
Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
Center speaker
Front speaker (Right)
Surround speaker (Right)
Front speaker (Left)
Sub woofer
Getting Started
Surround speaker (Left)
Surround back speaker (Right)
Surround back speaker (Left)
Tips
• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position (see
“When placing only one surround back speaker” illustration on page 20).
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
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Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
(+)
(–)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black
Front speaker
(Right)
Ee
A
B
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
speaker (Right)**
Ee
A
NT VIDEO
Y
+
P
B/CB
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
MONITOR
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
+
SPEAKERS
E
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
FRONT A
R
SURROUND
A
Center speakerSurround back
Surround back
speaker (Left)**
EeAEe
A
–
CENTER
––
e
LR
+
L
+
LR
E
––
R
FRONT B
L
+
AC OUTLET
A
e
E
SPEAKERS
FRONT B*
A
e
Sub woofer
Surround speaker
(Right)
Surround speaker
(Left)
Front speaker
(Left)
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can
select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “Selecting
the speaker system” (page43).
**If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L jack.
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4: Connecting the AC power cord
Setting the voltage selector
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear
panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the
local power supply voltage. If not, use a
screwdriver to set the selector to the correct
position before connecting the AC power cord to
a wall outlet.
120V 220V 240V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Connecting the AC power
cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
L
+
–
R
FRONT B
AC OUTLET
AC power cord
AC OUTLET
* Except for models of area code AR.
The configuration, shape and number of AC outlets
vary according to the area code.
Notes
• The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the receiver is a
switched outlet, which supplies power to the
connected component only whi le the receiver is
turned on.
• Make sure that the total power consumption of the
component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC
OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on
the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage
electrical home appliances such as electric irons,
fans, or TVs to this outlet. This may cause a
malfunction.
*
b
To a wall
outlet
Getting Started
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Performing initial setup
operations
Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
following procedure.
This procedure can also be used to return
settings you have made to their factory defaults.
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears in the
display alternatingly.
3 Press ENTER.
“CLEARING” appears in the display for a
while, then “CLEARED” appears.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
• All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL, EQ
and CUSTOMIZE menus.
• The sound field memorized for each
input and preset station.
• All sound field parameters.
• All preset stations.
• All index names for inputs and preset
stations.
• MASTER VOLUME –/+ is set to “VOL
MIN”.
• Input is set to DVD.
5: Setting up the speakers
You can use the SET UP menu to set the size,
distance and location of the speakers connected
to this receiver.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“SET UP”.
3 Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “Speaker setup parameters”
below.
Note
Some speaker setup items may appe ar dimmed in
the display. This means that they have been
adjusted automatically due to other speaker
settings or may not be adjustable.
4 Turn the –/+ jog dial to selec t the
setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Note
Press ENTER on the receiver if you select the
setting for “SP. PAT. X –X”.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set
all of the items that follow.
Speaker setup parameters
The initial settings are underlined.
x XXXX SET (Speaker easy setup)
•EASY
If you want to set up your speakers
automatically, select “EASY SET”. You can
select a pre-defined speaker pattern (see the
supplied “Easy Setup Guide”).
• NORM
If you want to adjust the settings of each
speaker manually, select “NORM SET”.
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x SP. PAT. X –X (Speaker setup pattern)
When you select “EASY SET”, select the
speaker setup pattern. Turn the –/+ jog dial to
select the speaker setup pattern and press
ENTER to enter the selection. Check your
speaker pattern using the supplied “Easy Setup
Guide”.
SW
x S.W. XXX (Sub woofer selection)
•YES
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
•NO
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. The front speakers are automatically
set to “LARGE” and you cannot change this
setting. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from
other speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
recommend that you set the cut off frequency
on the sub woofer as high as possible.
L
R
x XXXXX (Front speakers size)
• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
•SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
front channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer. When the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, the center, surround and surround
back speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
C
x XXXXX (Center speaker size)
• LARGE
If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker
to “LARGE”.
•SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.
•NO
If you did not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers.
SL
SR
x XXXXX (Surround speakers size)
b)
• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround
speakers to “LARGE”.
•SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
surround channel bass frequencies from the
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
•NO
If you did not connect surround speakers,
select “NO”.
c)
Getting Started
a)
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SBL SBR SB
x / XXXXXX
(Surround back speaker selection)
•DUAL
If you connect two surround back speakers,
select “DUAL”. The sound will be output to a
maximum of 7.1 channels.
•SINGLE
If you connect only one surround back
speaker, select “SINGLE”. The sound will be
output to a maximum of 6.1 channels.
•NO
If you did not connect surround back speaker,
select “NO”.
Tips
• a)–c) correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes
a) NORMAL
b) PHANTOM
c) 3 STEREO
• The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each
speaker determine whether the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woof er or other “LARGE”
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,
you can use the BASS parameter in the EQ menu to
boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see page 39.
L
R
x DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Front speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0
meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot)
steps.
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, set the distance to the
closest speaker.
When placing only one surroun d back speaker
B
A
CC
A
30˚30˚
100˚-120˚100˚-120˚
D
When placing two surround back speakers
(The angle E should be the same)
B
AA
30˚30˚
100˚-120˚100˚-120˚
C
E
E
D
C
x DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
C
E
D
(Center speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should
be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A) to a distance 1.5 met ers (5 feet ) closer to
your listening position (B).
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SR
SL
x DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Surround speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A on page 20) to a distance 4.5 meters (15
feet) closer to your listening pos ition (C on page 20).
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker.
SBL SBR SB
x / DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Surround back speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround back speaker. Surroun d bac k sp eaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (A on page 20) to a distance 4.5
meters (15 feet) closer to your list ening position (D on
page 20).
If you connect two surround back speakers and both
surround back speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker.
Tip
The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in
terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the
center speaker further than th e front speakers. Also, the
center speaker cannot be set more than 1.5 meters
(5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set further
away from the listening position than the front
speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters
(15 feet) closer.
This is because incorrect spea ker pla cement is not
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In
other words, the speaker will sound like it is further
away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1–2
meters (3–6 feet) closer than the actua l speaker
position will create a fairly reali stic sens ation of being
“inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory
surround effect because the surround speakers are too
close, setting the surround spea ker dis t an ce closer
(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger
sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while l istening to the soun d
often results in much better surround sound. Give it a
try!
SR
SL
x XXXX/XX
(Surround speaker position)*
Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers
for proper implementation of the surround effects in
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 33).
120˚
100˚
A
B
D
C
A
B
D
60
C
30
• SIDE/LO
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A and C.
•SIDE/HI
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A and D.
• BEHD/LO
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B and C.
• BEHD/HI
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B and D.
* This setup item is not available when the surround
speakers size parameter is set to “NO”.
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Tip
Surround speaker position is de signed specifically for
implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so
critical. Those sound fields were designed under the
premise that the surround speakers would be located
behind the listening positi on, but p resent ation rem ains
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
surround effects becomes unclear unless set to
“SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, such as wall reflec tions, and you may obtain
better results using “BEHD/HI” if your speakers are
located high above the listening position, even if they
are to the immediate left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary
to the above explanation, we recommend that you
playback multi channel surround encoded software and
select the setting that provides a good sense of
spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a
cohesive space between the su rround sound from the
surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers.
If you are not sure which sounds best, select
“BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then use the speaker
distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to
obtain proper balance.
x SP > XXX Hz
(Speaker crossover frequency)*
Initial setting: 100 Hz
Lets you adjust the bass crossover frequency of
speakers in SET UP menu. You can adjust the bass
crossover frequency from 40 Hz to 160 Hz in 9 steps.
* This setup item is only available when at least one
speaker is set to “SMALL” and the corresponding
speaker segment flashes in the display.
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance
— TEST TONE
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while
listening to the test tone from your listening
position. Use the remote for the operation.
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE.
“T. TONE” appears in the display and the
test tone is output from each speaker in
sequence.
Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t
Surround (right) t Surround back (right)*
t Surround back (left)*t Surround (left)
t Sub woofer
* You will only hear the test tone from the
– surround back left and right speakers when
surround back speaker selection parameter is
set to “DUAL”.
– surround back left speaker when surround
back speaker selection parameter is set to
“SINGLE”.
3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance
using the LEVEL menu so that the level
of the test tone sounds the same from
each speaker.
For details on the LEVEL menu settings,
see page 38.
Tips
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or
turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ on the receiver.
• The adjusted value are shown in the display
during adjustment.
4 Press TEST TONE again after
adjustment.
The test tone turns off.
Notes
• The test tone cannot be used when MULTI CH IN
function is used.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via the
front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test
tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL
menu automatically), we recommend you follow the
procedure described above and adjust the speaker
levels from your listening position using the remote.
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Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component
1 Press input buttons to select the input.
To select the Press
VCR VIDEO 1
Satellite tuner VIDEO 2
Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3
DVD player DVD
MD or tape deck MD/TAPE
Super Audio CD or
CD player
Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER FM/AM
An audio component AUX
The selected input appears in the display.
SA-CD/CD
2 Turn on the component and start
playback.
Note
If you select any video components, set the TV’s
video input to match the component you selected.
3 Turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ to adjust
the volume.
Note
To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that
you turn down the volume be fore you tu rn off the
receiver.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING on the remote.
The muting function will be canceled when you
do the following.
• Press MUTING on the remote again.
• Turn the power off.
• Increase the volume.
To use the headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.
• When the headphones are connected, speaker
output is automatically canceled and “SP A”
and “SP B” do not light up in the display.
• When the headphones are connected, you can
select only the following sound fields
(page 34).
– HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)
– HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI)
– HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER)
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Listening to multi channel
Listening to FM/AM radio
sound
— MULTI CH IN
You can select the audio directly from the
components connected to the MULTI CH IN
jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality
analog inputs such as DVD or Super Audio CD.
When MULTI CH IN is selected, the equalizer
and sound field cannot be used.
Press MULTI CH IN.
Press again to cancel the MULTI CH IN
function.
When MULTI CHANNEL
DECODING indicator lights up
The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator
lights up when the receiver is decoding multi
channel sources.
However, this indicator does not light up if you
select 2CH STEREO mode.
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and AM
antennas to the receiver (see page 14).
Tip
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as
shown in the following table. For details on area codes,
see page 3.
Area code FM AM
U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*
CEL, CEK, AU 50 kHz 9 kHz
E2/E3 50 kHz 9 kHz*
AR 50 kHz 10 kHz
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 60).
Automatic tuning
If you do not know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area.
1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
Tip
If “STEREO” flashes in the disp lay and the FM ster eo
reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to
monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the
stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To
return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.
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Direct tuning
You can enter the frequency of the station you
want directly. Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
Tip
You can also use TUNER FM/AM on the
receiver.
2 Press D.TUNING.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
(You do not have to enter the last “0” when
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
If you cannot tune in a station
and the entered numbers flash
Make sure you have entered the right frequency.
If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. If the entered
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in
your area.
Storing FM stations automatically
— AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM
RDS stations in alphabetical order without
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the
stations with the clearest signals.
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by
one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 26) .
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to
turn the receiver back on.
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in
the display and the receiver scans and stores
all the FM and FM RDS stations in the
broadcast area.
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for
stations broadcasting the same program,
then stores only the one with the clearest
signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted
alphabetically by their Program Service
name, then assigned a 2-character preset
code. For more details on RDS, see
page 27.
Regular FM stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after the
RDS station.
When done, “FINISH” appears in the
display momentarily and the receiver
returns to the normal operation.
Notes
• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied
remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to
store stations in your new area.
• For details on tuning the s tored statio ns, see “Tun ing
to preset stations” (page 26).
• If you move the antenna after storing stations with
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store
the stations again.
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Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.
Then you can easily tune in the stations you
often listen to.
Presetting radio stations
1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using automatic tuning
(page 24) or direct tuning (page 25).
3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the
display goes out.
4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset
station number.
Each time you press the button, you can
select the preset station number as follows:
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
tC0y...yC2yC1T
Tuning to preset stations
1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, you can
select the preset station as follows:
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
tC0y...yC2yC1T
Using the remote
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or
AM band.
2 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/– repeatedly
to select the preset station you want.
To select the preset station
directly
Press the numeric buttons on the remote.
The preset station of the selected number in the
current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT
repeatedly on the remote to change the memory
page.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select
the preset station number, start again from
step 3.
Tip
You can also use the remote to select a preset
station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to select
a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the
numeric buttons to select a preset number.
5 Press MEMORY again.
The station is stored to the selected preset
number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
MEMORY, start again from step 3.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
station.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio
Data System), which enables radio stations to
send additional information along with the
regular program signal. You can also display
RDS information.
Notes
• RDS is operable only for FM stations.
• Not all FM stations provide RD S service, nor do they
provide the same types of services. If you are not
familiar with the RDS services in your area, chec k
with your local radio stations for details.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM band
using automatic tuning (page 24), direct
tuning (page 25), or preset tuning
(page 26).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the
program service name appears in the display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to
is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal strength is weak.
Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically as
follows:
Program Service name t Frequency t
Program Type indication
indication
hour system) t Sound field currently applied
a)
b)
b)
t Current Time indication (in 24-
Type of program being broadcast (see page 27).
Text messages sent by the RDS station.
a)
t Radio Text
Notes
• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the
display.
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,
the message scrolls across the display.
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service,
“NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears in the
display.
Description of program types
Program type
indication
NEWS News programs
AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on
INFO Programs offering information on
SPORT Sports programs
EDUCATE Educational programs, such as
DRAMA Radio plays and serials
CULTURE Programs about national or
SCIENCE Programs about the natural
VARIED Other ty pes of programs such as
POP M Popular music programs
ROCK M Rock music programs
EASY M Easy Listening
LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras,
OTHER M Music that does not fit into any
WEATHER Weather information
FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,
CHILDREN Programs for children
SOCIAL Programs about people and the
Description
current news
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
“how-to” and advice programs
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
sciences and technology
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
music
chamber music, opera, etc.
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
etc.
things that affect them
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Program type
indication
RELIGION Programs of religious content
PHONE IN Programs where members of the
TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for
LEISURE Programs on recreational
JAZZ Jazz programs
COUNTRY Country music programs
NATION M Programs featuring the popular
OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music
FOLK M Folk music programs
DOCUMENT Investigative features
NONE Any programs not defined above
Description
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
announcements that are loc ated by
TP/TA
activities such as gardening,
fishing, cooking, etc.
music of the country or region
Changing the display
Changing the information in
the display
You can check the sound field etc. by changing
the information in the display.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will
change cyclically as follows:
Index name of the input
Sound field currently applied
When the tuner is selected
Program Service name** or preset station name*
t Frequency t Program Type indication
t Radio Text indication
indication (in 24-hour system)
currently applied
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the input or preset station (page 42). Index
name does not appear when only blank spaces have
been entered, or it is the same as the input name.
**During RDS reception only. (Models of area code
CEL, CEK only. See page 27.)
Adjusting the brightness of
the display
Press DIMMER repeatedly.
The brightness of the display will change in 3
steps.
*
t Selected input t
**
t Current Time
**
t Sound field
**
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About the indications in the display
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SP A
DIGITAL EX
LFE
SW
L C R
SL S SR
SBRSBL
SB
qf
;
SP B
SLEEP OPT COAX 96/24
qd
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PRO LOGIC IIx
qaqs
DTS-ES
NEO:6
q; 89
Amplifier Operation
RDS
STEREO MONOD.RANGE EQ
MEMORY
A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” (page 19) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB WOOFER jack.
B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is
actually being reproduced.
C SP A/SP B: Lights up in accordance with the
speaker system being used (A or B). Turns off
when speaker output is turned off or when
headphones are connected.
D ; DIGITAL EX: “; DIGITAL” lights up
when the receiver is decoding signals recorded
in the Dolby Digital format.
“; DIGITAL EX” lights up when the
receiver is decoding signals recorded in the
Dolby Digital EX format.
E ; PRO LOGIC IIx: “; PRO LOGIC”
lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals in order to
output the center and surround channel
signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when
the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/Game decoder
is activated. “; PRO LOGIC IIx” lights up
when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/Game
decoder is activated. However, these
indicators do not light up if both the center and
surround speakers are set to “NO” and you
select a sound field using the A.F.D. button.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function
for DTS format signals or for signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
F DTS-ES 96/24: “DTS” lights up when DTS
signals are input. “DTS-ES” lights up when
DTS-ES signals are input. “DTS 96/24” lights
up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/
24 bit signals.
Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections and that INPUT
MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 37).
G NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/
Music mode decoding is activated.
H Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 24–28 for tuner operations.
Note
“RDS” appears for models of area code CEL,
CEK only.
I EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is activated.
J D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated (page 38).
K COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL terminal.
L OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal.
M SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
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N Playback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around the letters vary
to show how the receiver downmixes the
source sound (based on the speakers settings).
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or
the surround components obtained by Pro
Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the
surround back components obtained by 6.1
channel decoding)), SBL (Surround Back
Left), SBR (Surround Back Right)
Example:
Recording format (Front /Sur round): 3/2
Output channel: When the surround speakers size
parameter is set to “NO”
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
L C R
SL SR
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Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front left/right speakers only. There is
no sound from the sub woofer.
Listening to 2 channel stereo
sources (2CH STEREO)
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
bypass the sound field processing and multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel.
Press 2CH.
“2CH ST.” appears in the display and the
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH
STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo
sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub
woofer, set to the A.F.D. mode.
Enjoying higher fidelity sound
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to select the decoding mode you want for
your audio sound.
A.F.D. mode
(Display)
A.F.D. AUTO
(A.F.D. AUTO)
PRO LOGIC
(DOLBY PL)
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE
(PLII MV)
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
(PLII MS)
PRO LOGIC II GAME
(PLII GM)
PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE
(PLIIX MV)
PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC
(PLIIX MS)
PRO LOGIC IIx GAME
(PLIIX GM)
Neo:6 Cinema
(NEO6 CIN)
Neo:6 Music
(NEO6 MUS)
MULTI STEREO
(MULTI ST.)
Decoding mode
As encoded
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS Neo:6
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Decoding the input audio
signal automatically
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.)
and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/
encoded, without adding any surround effects.
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
AUTO”.
The receiver automatically detects the type of
audio signal being input and performs the proper
decoding if necessary.
Enjoying stereo sound in multi
channel (2 channel decoding
mode)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic II; 7 channels through
Dolby Pro Logic IIx; 6 channels through DTS
Neo:6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic.
However, DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by
DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2 channels.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2
channel decoding mode.
The selected type of decoding appears in the
display.
x DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.
x PLII MV (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby
Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound
in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or
old movies.
x PLII MS (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as
CDs.
x PLII GM (PRO LOGIC II GAME)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for video game softwares.
x PLIIX MV (PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding.
This setting expands Dolby Pro L ogic II Movie or
Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels.
x PLIIX MS (PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding.
This setting shares hard “back” effect s acr os s all
surround speakers.
x PLIIX GM (PRO LOGIC IIx GAME)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding.
This setting delivers full-impact specia l effect signals
panned to the surround speakers.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for
DTS format signals or for signals with a sampli ng
frequency of more than 48 kHz.
x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema)
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
x NEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music)
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
x MULTI ST. (MULTI STEREO)
Outputs the 2 channel left/right signals from all
speakers. The sound of speakers may not output
depending on the speakers settings.
If you connect a sub woofer
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if
the source signal does not include a LFE signal,
the receiver generates a low frequency signal for
output to the sub woofer. However, the low
frequency signal is not generated for “NEO6
CIN” or “NEO6 MUS” when all speakers are set
to “LARGE”.
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Selecting a sound field
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home.
Selecting a sound field for
movies
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
Sound field Display
CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS C.ST.EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS C.ST.EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS C.ST.EX C
About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS
technology.
DCS is the concept name of the surround
technology for home theater developed by Sony.
DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
technology to reproduce the sound
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio
in Hollywood.
When played at home, DCS will create a
powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic
combination of sound and action as envisioned
by the movie director.
x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for
watching most any type of movies.
x C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema
production studio. This mode is ideal for watc hing
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound
effects.
x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is
ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra
music is featured in the soundtrack.
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with
multi channel surround effects. You can
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your
home.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of
the following three elements.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single
pair of actual surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming
from inside the screen like in theaters.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in
theaters.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate
these three elements simultaneously.
Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound f i elds that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
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Selecting a sound field for
music
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
Sound field Display
HALL HALL
JAZZ CLUB JAZZ
LIVE CONCERT CONCERT
x HALL
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB)
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
When the headphones are
connected
You can select only from the following sound
fields.
x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)
Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2
channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound
field processing and multi channel surround formats
are downmixed to 2 channels.
x HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI)
Outputs the front analog signal from MULTI CH IN
jacks.
x HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER)
DCS
Allows you to experience a theater-like environment
while listening through a pair of headphones.
Note
If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field
is operating, the system will automatically switch to
HEADPHONE 2CH if using a sound field selected
with the 2CH or A.F.D. button, or to HEADPHONE
THEATER if using a sound field selected with the
MOVIE or MUSIC button.
To turn off the surround effect
Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D.
repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
Tips
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound
field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field
Link). For example, if you select HALL for the
SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input
and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will
automatically be applied again.
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.
– : Dolby Digital discs
– : Dolby Surround encoded
programs
– : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
Notes
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
• When one of the followin g sound fields ar e selected,
no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the
speakers are set to “LARGE” in th e SET UP menu.
However, the sound will be output from the sub
woofer if the digital input signal contai ns LFE (Low
Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or
surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.
–HALL
– JAZZ CLUB
– LIVE CONCERT
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Selecting the surround back decoding mode
— SURR BACK DECODING
This function lets you select the decoding mode
for the surround back signals of the multi
channel input stream.
By decoding the surround back signal of DVD
software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX,
DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc.
format, you can enjoy the surround sound
intended by the filmmakers.
Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly
to select the surround back decoding
mode.
“SB XXXX” appears in the display.
For details, see “How to select the surround back
decoding mode” on page 36.
Tip
You can select the surround back decoding mode using
“SB XXXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 40).
Note
You can select the surround back decoding mode only
when A.F.D. mode is selected except for Dolby Pro
Logic IIx mode (page31).
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How to select the surround back decoding mode
You can select the surround back decoding mode you want according to the input stream.
When you select “SB AUTO”
When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoder is applied to
decode the surround back signal.
Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1
Dolby Digital EX
b)
DTS 5.1 5.1
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
Dolby Digital EX
c)
d)
b)
When you select “SB ON”
To decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flaga), Dolby Digital EX is
applied when the output channel is 6.1 and Dolby Digital EX or Dolby Pro Logic IIx is applied when
the output channel is 7.1.
Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder co nforms to Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1 6.1
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
Dolby Digital 5.1 7.1 Matrix decode r conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Digital EX
b)
c)
d)
b)
e)
—
6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
6.1
6.1
e)
e)
e)
—
DTS Matrix decoder
DTS Discrete decoder
7.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
6.1
6.1
e)
e)
e)
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
7.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
When you select “SB OFF”
Surround back decoding is not performed.
a)
6.1 channel decode flag is the informatio n recorded in software like DVDs.
b)
Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish
Surround EX films.
c)
Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.
d)
Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to
6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.
e)
When two surround back speake rs are connected, the output channel will be 7.1 channels.
Note
There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital
EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “SB ON”.
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Advanced Adjustments and Settings
Assigning the component video input
— COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
ASSIGN
You can assign a component video input for
another visual input.
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”.
2 Press or repeatedly to select
“COMP. V. A.”.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Press or repeatedly to select the
component video input you want to
assign.
5 Turn the –/+ jog dial to select the input
you want to assign the component
video input jacks selected in step 4.
The input you can assign varies for each
component video input. For details, see
“Selectable component video inputs for
each input”.
6 Press ENTER.
Selectable component video
inputs for each input
The initial settings are underlined.
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3
DVD
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3, DVD
Note
You cannot assign a visual input to more than one
component video input.
Switching the audio input mode for digital components
— INPUT MODE
You can switch the audio input mode for
components which have digital audio input
jacks.
1 Press input buttons to select the input.
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to
select the audio input mode.
The selected audio input mode appears in
the display.
Audio input modes
• AUTO IN
Gives priority to digital signals when there are
both digital and analog connections. If there
are no digital signals, analog is selected.
• COAX IN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.
•OPT IN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.
• ANALOG
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
Notes
• When signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 48 kHz is input, the equalizer and sound field
cannot be used.
• Some audio input modes ma y be dimme d depend ing
on the input. This means that the selected inp ut is
unavailable.
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Customizing sound fields
By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can
customize the sound fields to suit your particular
listening situation.
Note on the displayed items
The setup items you can adjus t in each menu vary
depending on the sound fi eld. Certain setup p arameters
may be dimmed in the display. This means that the
selected parameter is either un available or fixed and
unchangeable.
Adjusting the LEVEL menu
You can adjust the balance and level of each
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound
fields except for effect level parameter. The
effect level parameter settings are stored
individually for each sound field.
1 Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ LEVEL ”.
3 Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters”
below.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn the
–/+ jog dial to select the setting you
want.
The setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
parameters.
LEVEL menu parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
L
R
x BAL. L/R XX
(Front speaker balance)
Initial setting: BALANCE (0)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right
speakers. You can adjust in the range o f BAL. L (+ 1 to
+8), BALANCE (0), BAL. R (+1 to +8) in 17 steps.
x CTR XXX dB
(Center speaker level)
x SUR.L. XXX dB
(Surround speaker (left) level)
x SUR.R. XXX dB
(Surround speaker (right) level)
x SB XXX dB
(Surround back speaker level)*
x SBL XXX dB
(Surround back speaker (left) level)**
x SBR XXX dB
(Surround back speaker (right) level)**
x S.W. XXX dB
(Sub woofer level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.
* Only when the surround back speaker selection
parameter is set to “SINGLE” in the SET UP menu
(page 20).
**Only when the surround back speaker selec tion
parameter is set to “DUAL” in the SET UP menu
(page 20).
D.RANGE
x COMP. XXX
(Dynamic range compressor)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound
track. This may be useful when you want to watch
movies at low volumes late at night.
•OFF
The dynamic range is not compressed.
•STD
The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the
recording engineer.
•MAX
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.
Tip
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic
range information included in the Dolby Digital signal.
We recommend using the “M AX” setting. T his greatly
compresses the dynamic range and lets you view
movies late at night at low vol umes. Unlike analog
limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a
very natural compression.
Note
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
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x EFCT. XXX (Effect level)
Initial setting: STD
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect in
3 levels – MIN (minimum effect), STD (standard
effect) and MAX (maximum effect).
Note
This parameter is valid only when you use a sound
field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons.
Resetting sound fields to the
initial settings
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power.
2 While holding down 2CH, press
?/1.
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all
sound fields are reset to the initial setting.
Adjusting the equalizer
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble
level) of the front speakers using the EQ menu.
1 Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“EQ”.
3 Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “EQ menu parameters”
below.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn the
–/+ jog dial to select the setting you
want.
The setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
items.
Note
You cannot adjust the equalizer when the receiver is
decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 48 kHz, or when DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix or
DTS Neo:6 decoding is applied.
EQ menu parameters
x EQ XXX
(Equalizer on/off)
Initial setting: OFF
Select “ON” to activate the equalizer.
Note
The EQ indicator in the display lights up when the
equalizer is turned on. When you adjust the equalizer
using the EQ menu parameters, the settings are applied
to all sound fields and can be reproduced whenever you
turn on the equalizer.
x BASS XX dB
(Front speaker bass level)
x TREB. XX dB
(Front speaker treble level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps.
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Advanced settings
Using the CUSTOMIZE menu
to adjust the receiver
You can adjust various receiver settings using
the CUSTOMIZE menu.
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”.
2 Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu
parameters” below.
3 Turn the –/+ jog dial to select the
setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other
items.
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters
The initial settings are underlined.
DTS 96/24
x 96 XXXX
(DTS 96/24 decoding mode)
• AUTO
When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back
at 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
•OFF
Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played
back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies.
Notes
• This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode
(page 31). In other sound fields, this parameter is
always set to “96 OFF”.
• DTS 96/24 decoding is valid only in the A.F.D. mode
(page 31). When the system is set to other sound
fields, standard 48 kHz decoding is used.
• Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, standard
48 kHz decoding is used if any speakers are set to
“SMALL” or if the sub woofer is set to “NO”.
x SB XXXX
(Surround back decoding mode)
You can also press SURR BACK DECODING to set
the surround back decoding mode (page 35).
For details on each decoding mode, see page 36.
•OFF
•AUTO
•ON
Note
This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode except
for Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode (page 31).
x A.V.SYNC. X
(Time alignment)
•Y (Yes)
The audio output is delayed so that the time gap
between the audio output and visual display is
minimized.
•N (No)
The audio output is not delayed.
Notes
• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD
or plasma monitor or a projec tion TV.
• This parameter is not valid when MULTI CH IN
function is selected.
x DEC. XXXX
(Digital audio input decoding priority)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.
The initial setting is “DEC. AUTO” for VIDEO 2, 3
and “DEC. PCM” for DVD, MD/TAPE and SA-CD/
CD.
•AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode between
DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
•PCM
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the
interruption when playback starts). Even when other
signals are input, the sound is output. However, this
receiver cannot decode DT S-CD w hen se t to “DE C.
PCM”.
Note
When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the
digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when
playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.
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x COL. XXXX
(Color system)
(Models of area code E2/E3, AR only)
Lets you select the color system. Depending on the TV
to be connected, you may be required to select either
PAL or NTSC of the receiver.
•PAL
•NTSC
x DUAL XXX
(Digital broadcast language selection)
Lets you select the language you want to listen to
during digital broadcast. This feature only functions
for Dolby Digital sources.
• M/S (Main/Sub)
Sound of the main language will be output through
the front left speaker and sound of the sub language
will be output through the front right speaker
simultaneously.
• M (Main)
Sound of the main language will be output.
• S (Sub)
Sound of the sub language will be output.
• M+S (Main + Sub)
Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will
be output.
x COMP. V. A.
(Component video input assignment)
Lets you assign the component video input to another
visual input. For details, see “Assigning the component
video input” on page 37.
x NAME IN
(Naming preset stations and inputs)
Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs
selected with input buttons. For details, see “Naming
preset stations and inputs” on page 42.
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Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for
preset stations and inputs selected with input
buttons, and display it in the receiver’s display.
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1 To index a preset station
Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band, then tune in
the preset station you want to create an
index name for (page 26).
To index an input
Press the input button to select the
input you want to create an index name
for.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”.
3 Press or repeatedly to select
“NAME IN”.
4 Press ENTER.
The cursor flashes and you can select a
character.
5 Use or and –/+ jog dial to create an
index name.
Turn the –/+ jog dial to select a character,
then press > to move the cursor to the next
position.
Tips
• You can select the character type as follows by
turning the –/+ jog dial.
Alphabet (upper cas e) t Numbe rs t Symbols
• To enter a blank space, turn the –/+ jog dial until
a blank space appears in the display.
• If you made a mistake, press < or > repeatedly
until the character you want to change flashes,
then turn the –/+ jog dial to select the correct
character.
6 Press ENTER to store the index name.
Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
When you name an RDS station and tun e in the station,
the Program Service name appears instead of the name
you entered. (You cannot change the name of a
Program Service name. The name you entered will be
overwritten by the Program Service nam e.)
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Using the Sleep Timer Selecting the speaker
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically
at a specified time. Use the remote for the
operation.
1 Press ALT to light up the button.
2 Press SLEEP while the power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t
0-30-00 t OFF
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in
the display.
Tip
To check the remaining time befo re the receiver turns
off, press ALT to light up the b utton (page 46), then
press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the
display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will
be canceled.
system
You can select the front speaker system you
want to use.
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
repeatedly to select the front speaker
system you want to use.
The selected speaker system appears in the
display. To turn off the speaker output, press
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until
“SP A” and “SP B” indication turn off.
The speaker system
•SP A
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
FRONT A terminals.
•SP B
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
FRONT B terminals.
• SP A and SP B
The speakers connected to both the
SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals
(parallel connection).
Other Operations
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Recording
Before you begin, make sure you have
connected all components properly.
Recording on an audio tape or
MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc
using the receiver. See the operating instructions
of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need
help.
1 Select the component to be recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
4 Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
component.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog MD/TAPE OUT
jacks. To record a digital audio signal, connect a
digital component to the DIGITAL OPTICAL
MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affe ct the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The analog audio signals of the current input is
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULT I CH I N jacks are not
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even when
MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio
signals of the current or previously used input are
output.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to record
from the sources.
Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD
player using the receiver. You can also add
audio from a variety of audio sources when
editing a video tape. See the operating
instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you
need help.
1 Select the program source to be
recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a video tape you want to
record into VCR.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1) for recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
DVD you want to record.
Tip
You can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD.
Locate the point where you want to start recording
from another audio source, select the program source,
then start playback. The audio from that source will be
recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead
of the audio from the original medium. To resume
audio recording from the original medium, select the
video source again.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog VIDEO 1
AUDIO OUT jacks.
• Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs.
Analog recording is not possible if you make only
digital connections.
• The analog audio signals of the curren t in pu t are
output from the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not
output from VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jacks even when
MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio
signals of the current or previously used input are
output.
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Operations Using the Remote RM-AAP001
You can use the remote RM-AAP001 to operate
the components in your system.
Before you use your remote
Inserting batteries into the
remote
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented in the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor on the receiver.
Tip
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remot e in an extremely ho t or humid
place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to dire ct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and cor rosion.
Remote button description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
*
q;
qa
ENTER
*
qs
*
qd
TV ?/1 AV ?/1
RM SET UP
SYSTEM STANDBY
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD
AV1 AV2
MD/TAPE
SA-CD/CD AUX
2CH
A.F.D.
123
456
AUDIO
ANGLE
789
SUBTITLE ENTER
>
.
0/10 >10/11 12
SHIFT
D.TUNING DISC ALT
Mm
ANT
CLEAR
H
TOP MENU/
GUIDE
V
v
DISPLAY
RETURN/EXIT
TV VOL TV CH
P
TUNER
MOVIE
DUAL
MONO
JUMP/
TIME
-
SEARCH MODE
X
AV MENU
bB
O
TV/
VIDEO
?/1
SLEEP
MULTI CH
MUSIC
SB
DECODING
PRESET/
CH/D.SKIP
x
MUTING
MASTER
VOL
MAIN
MENU
TEST
TONEWIDE
ef
ed
es
ea
e;
wl
wk
wj
wh
wg
wf
wd
ws
wa
w;
ql
qk
qj
qh
qg
qf
Operations Using the Remote RM-AAP001
*
* The H, TV VOL +, TV CH + and MASTER
VOL + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot
as a reference when operating th e rece iver and othe r
audio/video components.
continued
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The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Remote
Button
A.F.D. 7 Receiver Selects the decoding
ALT wd Remote When ALT button
ANGLE7DVD player/
ANT 9 VCR/
AUDIO7TV/VCR/
AUX e; Receiver To listen to an audio
AV MENU qaVCR/
AV1 3 and
AV2 4
AV ?/1edTV/VCR/
Operations Function
mode for audio sound.
lights up, it changes the
remote key function to
activate those buttons
with orange printing.
Selects viewing angle
Blu-ray disc
or changes the angles.
recorder
Selects output signal
Satellite tuner
from the antenna
terminal: TV signal or
VCR program.
Changes the sound to
Satellite tuner/
DVD player/
Blu-ray disc
Multiplex, Bilingual or
Multi channel TV
Sound.
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
equipment.
Displays menu.
Satellite tuner/
DVD player/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
Remote Selects the command
mode of the remote.
Turns the audio and
Satellite tuner/
CD player/
video components on or
off.
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
Remote
Button
CLEAR 9 Satellite tuner/
DISC ws CD pl ayer/
Operations Function
Clears a mistake when
CD player/
DVD player/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/PSX
you press the incorrect
numeric buttons or
returns to continuos
playback etc.
Selects a disc directly
VCD player
(multi-disc changer
only).
DISPLAY qaReceiver/
TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner/
Selects information
displayed on the TV
screen.
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
CD player/
MD deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
D.TUNING 9Receiver Enters direct tuning
mode.
DUAL
MONO 7
Receiver Selects the language
you want during digital
broadcast.
DVD es Receiver To watch DVD.
ENTER wf TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
After selecting a
channel, disc or track
using the numeric
buttons, press to enter
the value.
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
ENTER qa Receiver/
Enters the selection.
VCR/
Satellite tuner/
DVD player
JUMP/
TIME 7
TV/
Satellite tuner/
Blu-ray disc
Toggles between the
previous and the current
channels.
recorder
CD player/
MD deck/
VCD player/
Shows the time or
displays the playing
time of disc, etc.
DVD player
MAIN
MENU qh
Receiver Selects the menu of the
receiver.
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Remote
Button
MASTER
VOL +/–
qk
Operations Function
Receiver Adjusts the master
volume of the
receiver.
MD/TAPE 5Receiver To listen to Minidisc
or audio tape.
MOVIE 7 Receiver Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for movie.
MULTI CH wkReceiver Selects MULTI CH
IN source.
MUSIC wj Receiver Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for music.
MUTING ql Receiver Mutes the sound from
the receiver.
PRESET/
CH/
D.SKIP +/– wgTV/VCR/
Receiver Selects preset
stations.
Selects preset
Satellite tuner/
channels.
Blu-ray disc
recorder/Hard
disc recorder
CD player/
VCD player/
Skips discs (multi-
disc changer only).
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck
RETURN/
EXIT qa
VCD player/
LD player/
Returns to the
previous menu.
DVD player
Satellite tuner Exits the menu.
RM SET UP 2Remote To set up the remote.
SA-CD/CD 6Receiver To listen to Super
Audio CD or compact
disc.
SB
DECODING
wh
SEARCH
MODE ws
Receiver Selects the surround
back decoding
modes.
DVD player Selects searching
mode. Press to select
the unit for search
(track, index, etc.)
SHIFT 9 Receiver Selects a memory
page for presetting
radio stations or
tuning to preset
stations.
Remote
Button
Operations Function
SLEEP ef Receiver Activates the sleep
function and the
duration which the
receiver turns off
automatically.
SUBTITLE 8DVD player Changes the subtitles.
SYSTEM
STANDBY
(Press AV
?/1 ed and
?/1 ef at
the same
time)
Receiver/
TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
Turns off the receiver
and other Sony audio/
video components.
MD deck/
DAT deck
TEST
Receiver Outputs test tone.
TONE qg
TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title.
GUIDE qa Sat ellite tuner/
Displays guide menu.
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
TUNER wl Receiver To listen to radio
programs.
TV CH +/– qdTV Selects preset TV
channels.
TV/VIDEO qjTV Selects input signal:
TV input or video
input.
TV VOL
+/– qs
TV Adjusts the volume of
the TV.
TV ?/1 1 TV Turns the TV on or
off.
VIDEO1 3 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
VIDEO2 4 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
VIDEO3 ea Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
WIDE qf TV Selects the wide
picture mode.
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continued
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Remote
Button
1-9 7 and
0/10 8
Operations Function
Receiver Use with SHIFT to
preset radio station or
tuning to preset
stations and with
D.TUNING for direct
tuning.
CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player/
Selects track
numbers.
0/10 selects track 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner/
Selects channel
numbers.
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
2CH 7 Receiver Selects 2CH
STEREO mode.
>10/11 8 TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner
Selects track numbers
/
over 10.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
MD deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
-/-- ws TV/
Satellite tuner/
Blu-ray disc
Selects the channel
entry mode, either one
or two digit.
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
?/1 ef Receiver Turns the receiver on
or off.
Remote
Button
Operations Function
./> 8VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
m/M 9CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player/
LD player/
MD deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
VCR/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
N q; VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
X w; VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
Skips tracks.
Searches tracks in the
forward or backward
direction.
Fastforwards or
rewinds.
Starts playback.
Pauses playback or
recording. (Also starts
recording with
components in
recording standby.)
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Remote
Button
x wa VCR/
Operations Function
Stops playback.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
O qa Satellite tuner/
VCD player/
LD player/
Returns to the
previous menu or
exits the menu.
DVD player/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
V/v qa Receiver Selects a menu item.
B/b qa Receiver Adjusts or changes
the setting.
V/v/B/b qa VCR/
Selects a menu item.
Satellite tuner/
DVD player/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/
Hard disc
recorder/PSX
Notes
• The 12 button on the remote is not available for
receiver operation.
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component the above operation may not be possible
or may operate differently than described.
• When you press input buttons (VIDEO1, VIDEO2,
VIDEO3 or DVD), the input mode of the TV might
not switch to the corresponding input mode that you
want. In this case, press TV/VIDEO button to switch
the input mode of the TV.
Operations Using the Remote RM-AAP001
Tips
• You need to assign a function to the AUX and
MULTI CH buttons before you can us e the buttons to
control your audio/video equipment. For details,
refer “Programming the remote” on page 50.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons .
• Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver
operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other
components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV
MENU after pressing the input button.
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Selecting the command
Programming the remote
mode of the remote
Set the remote command mode using the
RM SET UP button and the remote command
mode buttons.
Selecting the command mode
You can switch the command mode (AV1 and
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the
receiver and the remote is different, you cannot
use the remote to operate the receiver. To
change the command mode of the receiver, see
page 57.
Press AV1 (or AV2) while holding down
RM SET UP.
The indicator flashes once (twice for AV2) ,
then the command mode switches.
To check the command mode of
the remote
Press RM SET UP. You can check the remote by
the indicator.
Mode Indicator flashes
AV1 once
AV2 twice
To reset the remote to factory
settings
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
You can program the remote to control nonSony components by changing the code. Once
the control signals have been memorized, you
can use those components as part of your
system.
Furthermore, you can also program the remote
for Sony components that the remote is unable to
control. Note that the remote can only control
components that accept infrared wireless control
signals.
1 Press AV ?/1 while holding down
RM SET UP.
The indicator lights up.
2 Press the input button (including TV
?/1) for the component you want to
control.
For example, if you are going to control a
CD player, press SA-CD/CD.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
numeric code (or one of the codes if
more than one code exists)
corresponding to the component and
the maker of the component you want
to control.
See the tables on pages 51–53 for
information on the numeric code(s)
corresponding to the component and the
maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code
correspond to the category and the maker’s
code respectively).
4 Press ENTER.
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the
programming mode.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other
components.
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To cancel programming
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote
automatically exits the programming mode.
To activate the input after
programming
Press the programmed button to activate the
input you want.
If programming is unsuccessful,
check the following:
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick
succession while entering the numeric code,
an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.
Notes
• The indicator turns off while a va lid button is
pressed.
• In step 2, if several input buttons ar e pressed, only the
last pressed button is valid.
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– ,
TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are
reprogrammed.
• In step 3, if an input butt on is pres sed, th e new inpu t
is selected and the programming procedure returns to
the beginning of step 3.
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers
entered are valid.
To clear the memory of the
remote
To clear all programmed, do the following to
reset the remote to factory settings.
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
The numeric codes
corresponding to the component
and the maker of the component
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to
control non-Sony components and also Sony
components that the remote is normally unable
to control. Since the remote signal that a
component accepts differs depending on the
model and year of the component, more than one
numeric code may be assigned to a component.
If you fail to program your remote using one of
the codes, try using other codes.
Notes
• The numeric codes are based on the latest
information available for each brand. There is a
chance, however, that your component will not
respond to some or all of the codes.
• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular component.
To control a CD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 101, 102, 103
DENON 104, 123
JVC 105, 106, 107
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110
MAGNAVOX 111, 116
MARANTZ 116
ONKYO 112, 113, 114
PANASONIC 115
PHILIPS 116
PIONEER 117
TECHNICS 115, 118, 119
YAMAHA 120, 121, 122
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continued
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To control a DAT deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 203
PIONEER 219
To control an MD deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 301
DENON 302
JVC 303
KENWOOD 304
To control a tape deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 201, 202
DENON 204, 205
KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209
NAKAMICHI 210
PANASONIC 216
PHILIPS 211, 212
PIONEER 213, 214
TECHNICS 215, 216
YAMAHA 217, 218
To control an LD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 601, 602, 603
PIONEER 606
To control a video CD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 605
To control a VCR
Maker Code(s)
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706
AIWA* 710, 750, 757, 758
AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759
BLAUPUNKT 740
EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715,
716, 750
FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730
GOLDSTAR 723, 753
GRUNDIG 724
HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741
ITT/NOKIA 717
JVC 726, 727, 728, 736
MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738
MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735
NEC 736
PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740
PHILIPS 729, 730, 731
PIONEER 729
RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747
SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745
SANYO 717, 720, 746
SHARP 748, 749
TELEFUNKEN 751, 752
TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756
ZENITH 754
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you
enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony
instead.
To control a DVD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 401, 402, 403
PANASONIC 406, 408
PHILIPS 407
PIONEER 409
TOSHIBA 404
DENON 405
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To control a TV
Maker Code(s)
SONY 501, 502
DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515,
544
FISHER 508
GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534,
544
GRUNDIG 517, 534
HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544
ITT/NOKIA 521, 522
JVC 516
MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544
NEC 503, 520, 544
PANASONIC 509, 524
PHILIPS 515, 518
PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540
RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 528, 529, 544
SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533,
534, 544
SANYO 508, 545, 546, 547
SHARP 535
TELEFUNKEN 523, 536, 537, 538
THOMSON 53 0, 537 , 539
TOSHIBA 535, 540, 541
ZENITH 542, 543
To control a hard disc recorder
Maker Code(s)
SONY 307, 308, 309
To control a blu-ray disc
Maker Code(s)
SONY 310, 311, 312
recorder
To control a PSX
Maker Code(s)
SONY 313, 314, 315
Operations Using the Remote RM-AAP001
To control a satellite tuner or
cable box
Maker Code(s)
SONY 801, 802, 803, 804
JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814
PANASONIC 818
RCA 805, 819
S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817
To control a tuner
Maker Code(s)
SONY 002, 003, 004, 005
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Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that the
operating voltage is identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear of the receiver.
• The receiver is not discon nected from t he AC po wer
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall
outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• (Models of area code U, CA only)
One blade of the plug is wider th an the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit i nto the wall outle t only
one way. If you are unable to inser t the plug fully into
the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On heat buildup
Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction. If you continuo usly use this receiver
at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the
life of the receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that
might block the ventilation holes an d cause
malfunctions.
• Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces
that have been specially treated (with wax, oil,
polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface
may result.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benz ine.
If you have any question or problem concerning your
receiver, please consult your near es t Son y dealer.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem.
There is no sound or only a very low-level
sound no matter which component is
selected.
• Check that the speakers and c omponents are
connected securely and correctly.
• Check that both the receiver and all components
are turned on.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
• Check that MASTER VOLUME –/+ is not set at
“VOL MIN”.
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is
not set to off (page 43).
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
There is no sound from a specific component.
• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
There is no sound from one of the front
speakers.
• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES
jack to verify that sound is ou tput from the
headphones. If only one channel is output from the
headphones, the component may not be connected
to the receiver correctly. Ch eck that all the cords
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component. If both channels are
output from the headphones, the front speaker
may not be connected to the receiver correctly.
Check the connection of the front speaker which is
not outputting any sound.
There is no sound from analog 2 channel
sources.
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“COAX IN” or “OPT IN” (page 37).
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN
function.
There is no sound from digital sources (from
COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG” (page 37). Check that the INPUT
MODE is not set to “COAX IN” for the sources
from OPTICAL input jack, or se t to “OPT IN” for
the sources from COAXIAL input jack.
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN
function.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10
feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your audio components away from the TV.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
There is no sound from the surround back
speakers.
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even
though the packages have Dolby Digital EX
logos. In this case, select “SB ON” (page 40).
There is no sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the center/surround/
surround back speakers.
• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode
(page 33).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 22).
• Make sure the center/surround speakers size
parameter are set to either “SMALL” or
“LARGE” (page 19).
• Make sure the surround back speaker selection
parameter is set to either “DUAL” or “SINGLE”
(page 20).
There is no sound from the sub woofer.
• Make sure you have turn on your sub woofer.
• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly
and securely.
• Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is
set to “YES” (page 19).
• There is no sound output from the sub woofer
depending on the sound field.
Additional Information
continued
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The surround effect cannot be obtained.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is
not reproduced.
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
digital input jacks of this receiver, ch eck the audio
setting (settings for the audio output) of the
connected component.
Recording cannot be done.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Select the source component with input buttons.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to
“ANALOG” (page 37) before recording from a
digital component connected to the analog MD/
TAPE jacks.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “COAX
IN” or “OPT IN” (page 37) before recording from
a digital component connected to the DIGITAL
OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack.
The FM reception is poor.
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground
wire to a gas pipe.
Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver
ANTENNA
AM
Ground wire
(not supplied)
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and conne ct an external
antenna if necessary.
• The signal strength of the sta tions is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
tuning.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the pr eset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 26).
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency
appears in the display.
RDS does not work.*
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS
station.
• Select a stronger FM station.
The RDS information that you want does not
appear.*
• Contact the radio station and find out whether they
actually provide the service in que sti on. If so , the
service may be temporarily out of order.
There is no picture or an unclear picture
appears on the TV screen or monitor.
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your audio components away from the TV.
• Connect your TV to the receiver using the same
type of connecting cord as the one used to connect
the receiver and video component (pages 8 and
11).
The DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack
flashes red.
• When “AUTO IN” is selected for INPUT MODE,
the jack flashes red when no digital audio si gnal is
input. This depends on the INPUT MODE
function, and is not a malfunction.
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
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Remote control
The remote does not function.
• The 12 button on the remote is not available for
receiver operation.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the
receiver.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote wi th new
ones, if they are weak.
• Check if the command modes of the receiver and
the remote is the same. If the command mode of
the receiver and the remote is different, you
cannot operate the receiver with the remote. To
switch the command mode of the receiver, press
?/1 to turn off the power. Then, press ?/1 while
pressing ENTER. Each time you press ?/1, the
command mode switches between
“C.MODE.AV2” and “C.MODE.AV1”. (The
initial setting is “C.MODE.AV2”.)
• Make sure you select the correct input on the
remote.
• You need to assign a function to the AUX and
MULTI CH buttons before you can use the
buttons to control your audio/video equipment.
For details, refer “Programming the remote” on
page 50.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver
operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other
components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV
MENU after pressing the function button.
If you are unable to remedy the
problem using the
troubleshooting guide
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the
problem (page 18). However, note that all
memorized settings will be reset to their factory
settings and you will have to readjust all settings
on the receiver.
If the problem persist
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Reference sections for clearing
the receiver’s memory
To clear See
All memorized settings page 18
Customized sound fields page 39
Additional Information
Error messages
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a
message. You can check the condition of the
receiver by the message. Refer to the following
table to solve the problem.
DEC. EROR
Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot
decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input when “DEC. XXXX”
in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to “DEC. PCM”.
Set to “DEC. AUTO”.
PROTECT
Irregular current is output from the speakers. The
receiver will automatically turn off after a few
seconds. Check the speaker co nn ecti on an d turn on
the power again. If this problem persists, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
(Models of area code U only)
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
Power Output
Models of area code U, CA
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
90 W + 90 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
100 W + 100 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
125 W + 125 W
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
2)
FRONT
: 90 W/ch
CENTER2): 90 W
2)
: 90 W/ch
SURR
SURR BACK
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
FRONT
CENTER
SURR2): 100 W/ch
SURR BACK
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
FRONT
CENTER
SURR
2)
2)
: 100 W/ch
2)
: 100 W
2)
2)
: 125 W/ch
2)
: 125 W
2)
: 125 W/ch
1)
: 90 W/ch
: 100 W/ch
SURR BACK2): 125 W/ch
1)
1)
1)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
2)
FRONT
: 120 W/ch
CENTER2): 120 W
SURR2): 120 W/ch
SURR BACK2): 120 W/ch
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
2)
: 150 W/ch
FRONT
2)
CENTER
SURR2): 150 W/ch
SURR BACK
: 150 W
2)
: 150 W/ch
Models of area code E2/E3, AU
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
80 W + 80 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
100 W + 100 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
120 W + 120W
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
2)
: 110 W/ch
FRONT
2)
CENTER
SURR2): 110 W/ch
SURR BACK
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
FRONT
CENTER
SURR
: 110 W
2)
2)
: 120 W/ch
2)
: 120 W
2)
: 120 W/ch
1)
: 110 W/ch
SURR BACK2): 120 W/ch
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
FRONT2): 150 W/ch
CENTER2): 150 W
2)
: 150 W/ch
SURR
SURR BACK
2)
: 150 W/ch
1)
1)
1)
Models of area code CEL, CEK
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
Reference Power Output
1)
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
FRONT2): 110 W/ch
CENTER2): 110 W
SURR2): 110 W/ch
SURR BACK2): 110 W/ch
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90 W + 90 W
100 W + 100 W
125 W + 125 W
1)
1)
1)
Models of area code AR
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
80 W + 80 W
70 W + 70 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
100 W + 100 W
90 W + 90 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
120 W + 120 W
110 W + 110 W
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
2)
FRONT
: 110 W/ch
CENTER2): 110 W
2)
: 110 W/ch
SURR
SURR BACK
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
FRONT
CENTER
SURR2): 120 W/ch
SURR BACK
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
FRONT
CENTER
SURR
2)
2)
: 120 W/ch
2)
: 120 W
2)
2)
: 150 W/ch
2)
: 150 W
2)
: 150 W/ch
1)
: 110 W/ch
: 120 W/ch
1)
3)
1)
3)
1)
3)
SURR BACK2): 150 W/ch
1) Measured under the following conditions:
Area code Power requirements
U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz
CEL, CEK, AR 230 V AC, 50 Hz
E2/E3, AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Inputs (Analog)
MULTI CH IN, SA-CD/
CD, MD/TAPE, DVD,
AUX, VIDEO 1, 2, 3
Sensitivity: 500 mV
Impedance: 50 k ohms
S/N4): 96 dB
(A, 500 mV
5)
)
4) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer
bypassed).
5) Weighted network, input level.
Inputs (Digital)
DVD, SA-CD/CD
(Coaxial)
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
VIDEO 2, 3, MD/TAPE,
SA-CD/CD (Optical)
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: –
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Outputs (Analog)
MD/TAPE (OUT),
VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT)
Voltage: 500 mV
Impedance: 10 k ohms
SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 k ohm
Outputs (Digital)
MD/TAPE (Optical) Sensitivity: –
Equalizer
Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step
Additional Information
2) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
3) Measured under the following conditions:
Area code Power requirements
AR 220 V AC, 50 Hz
Frequency response
MULTI CH IN, SA-CD/
CD, MD/TAPE, DVD,
AUX, VIDEO 1, 2, 3
10 Hz – 70 kHz
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound
field and equalizer
bypassed)
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FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna F M wire antenna
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Sensitivity
Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms
Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
S/N
Mono: 76 dB
Stereo: 70 dB
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono: 0.3%
Stereo: 0.5%
Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB
Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Models of area code U, CA
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,710 kHz
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,710 kHz
Models of area code E2/E3
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,610 kHz
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz
6)
6)
6)
6)
Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz
Models of area code AR
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,610 kHz
Antenna Loop antenna
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz)
S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
Harmonic distortion 0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)
Selectivity
At 9 kHz: 35 dB
At 10 kHz: 40 dB
6) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10
kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the
receiver. While holding down PRESE T TUNING +
or TUNING +, press ?/1. All preset stations will be
erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset
the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
P
B/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
PR/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
80 MHz HD Pass Through
General
Power requirements
Area code Power requirements
U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz
CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz
AR 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
E2/E3 120/220/240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Area code Power consumption
U, CEL, CEK, AU,
230 W
E2/E3, AR
CA 310 VA
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.2 W
AC outlets
(Except for models of area code AR)
Area code AC outlets
U, CA 1 switched, 120 W/1A
MAX
CEL, CEK, E2/E3, AU 1 switched, 100 W MAX
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
430 × 157.5 × 370 mm
(16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 14 4/8
inches)
including projecting parts
and controls
Mass (Approx.) 9.0 kg (19 lb 14 oz)
Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote commander RM-AAP001 (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
For details on the area code of the component you
are using, see page 3.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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List of button locations and reference pages
Illustrati
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How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons that are
mentioned in the text.
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A - H
A.F.D. (button/indicator) qa (32,
34)
AUX wa (23)
DIMMER 4 (28)
DISPLAY 3 (27, 28, 56)
Display 7 (29)
DVD wg (23)
ENTER qg (18, 42, 57)
FM MODE es (24)
I - O
Input buttons w; (23, 37, 41, 42,
56)
INPUT MODE qj (37)
IR (receptor) 5 (45, 57)
MAIN MENU 8 (18, 38, 39, 42)
MASTER VOLUME –/+ qh (18,
22, 23, 55)
MD/TAPE wf (23)
MEMORY ef (26)
MOVIE (button/indicator) qs
(33, 34, 56)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(indicator) 6 (24)
MULTI CH IN 9 (24)
MUSIC (button/indicator) qd (34,
56)
P - Z
PHONES (jack) ed (23, 55)
PRESET TUNING –/+ wl (26,
60)
SA-CD/CD wd (23)
on number
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DISPLAY 3 (27, 28, 56)
Name of button/ part Reference page
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SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 2
(16, 43, 55)
SURR BACK DECODING qf
(35)
TUNER FM/AM ws (23, 24, 25,
26, 42)
TUNING –/+ e; (24, 60)
VIDEO 1 wk (23)
VIDEO 2 wj (23)
VIDEO 3 wh (23)
VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN
(jacks) ea (13)
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
2CH (button/indicator) q; (31,
34, 39)
?/1 (power) 1 (18, 25, 39, 57,
60)
</> ql (18, 38, 39, 42)
–/+ jog dial qk (18, 38, 39, 42)
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Index
A
Adjusting
CUSTOMIZE parameters
EQ parameters
LEVEL parameters
SET UP parameters
speaker levels and balance
Automatic tuning
39
38
18
24
C
Changing
display
28
Clearing receiver’s memory
CUSTOMIZE menu
40
D
Digital Cinema Sound 33
Direct tuning
Dual Mono
Dubbing. See Recording
25
41
E
Editing. See Recording
EQ menu
39
I
Indexing. See Naming
L
Labeling. See Naming
LEVEL menu
38
18
40
22
R
RDS 27
Recording
on a video tape
on an audio tape or MD
Remote commander
44
44
45–53
S
Selecting
component
sound field
speaker system
SET UP menu
Sleep Timer
Sound field
customizing
pre-programmed
resetting
selecting
Speaker crossover frequency
Speakers
adjusting speaker levels and balance
connection
placement
Supplied accessories
23
33–34
43
18
43
38
33–34
39
33–34
22
15
15
60
T
Test tone 22
Tuning
automatically
directly
to preset stations
24
25
26
22
N
Naming 42
P
Preset stations
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